Lincoln Families is a workplace that is committed to strengths-based, culturally responsive, attachment-centered, and trauma-informed care.

POSITION: Site Coordinator

PROGRAM: Oakland Freedom School

HOURLY RATE: $28 ($15.97 travel rate)

Text 'OFSSC774' to (510) 901-5627 to apply

Required Availability:

• National Training: March 23 – 26 (virtual)

• Program Planning: March 27 - May 30 (approx. 10 hours per week; virtual)

• National Training: May 31 – June 4 (in person)

• Program Training: May 30 and June 6 – 9 (in person)

• Program: June 12 – July 21(in person)

• Final Debrief: July 24 – 28 (in person)

  
  

Nature and Scope of Freedom School

Founded in 1995 by the Children’s Defense Fund’s Black Community Crusade for Children® (BCCC) initiative and today coordinated nationally by the Children’s Defense Fund, Lincoln’s Oakland Freedom Schools (OFS) program is a direct service initiative. Using multicultural role models, community guests who share personal stories of making a difference, cooperative games, and activities for critical thinking, OFS scholars gain confidence and skills to curb summer achievement gap and strengthen their school-year performance.

The OFS program is an educational and cultural enrichment program. OFS serve scholars ages 5 to 14 for four weeks facilitating an Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC), STEAM activities, conflict resolution, and social action in an activity-based curriculum that promotes social, cultural, and historical awareness. Built around the theme “I Can Make a Difference in Myself, My Family, My Community, My Country and My World with Hope, Action and Education,” OFS provides a literacy-rich, culturally-inspiring curriculum in which scholars learn to love to read.

The Site Coordinator (SC) should be experienced in working with large groups of youth and in partnerships with young adults. They must be responsible, energetic, able to think on their feet, well-organized, and possess strong leadership skills. They should be familiar with the culture and dynamics of the Oakland community, committed to the goals of the OFS program, and able to work collaboratively with all community members, families, and Lincoln staff.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all training and orientation required for OFS positions.

• Work with the Program Manager to plan and coordinate program events and activities including, but not limited to staff training, parent orientation, field trips and special events.

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the site and ensure site staff has necessary materials and supplies for the classroom and scholars.

• Responsible for conducting pre and post IRC evaluations for Servant Leader Interns (SLI).

• Provide guidance, support, encouragement, and constructive feedback to the SLIs.

• Maintain team spirit among site staff and conduct debriefing sessions at the beginning and end of each day.

• Provide technical assistance and feedback to the SLIs on all aspects of their work.

• Responsible for accurate daily attendance and assessment data collection, consent forms, entering data entry into CDF Attendance platform, and CitySpan, for OFCY and 21st Century tracking and reporting.

• Responsible for coordinating the BRI assessment schedule with SLIs and Testing Managers.

• Work with the Program Manager to ensure effective communication between parents, staff, and sponsor organizations.

  
  

Qualifications:

• One year at an accredited college or university required; Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or other field with an emphasis on education preferred.

• Budget and school site based management experience preferred.

• Experience managing large groups of youth, college-age young adults, and parents.

• Solid commitment to social justice, education reform and equity, children’s advocacy and enthusiasm for Lincoln’s OFS Program.

• Ability to motivate others and work as a part of an inter-generational team or leaders.

• Demonstrated awareness of, sensitivity to, and competence in dealing with cultural and socioeconomic diversity of client population.

• Willingness to strive for excellence in all areas and the ability to think critically and analytically.

• Exhibit a positive attitude and model a mature and professional demeanor.

• Possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate verbally, in writing, in a supervisory relationship, in meetings, with team members and members of the community.

• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to the ethics of good character, humility, and servant leadership.

• Valid California driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, availability of personal vehicle and personal vehicle insurance coverage to drive between sites, and to run supplies.

• Physical fitness with the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, drop to one knee and get back up.

  
  

IMPORTANT NOTE: Lincoln Families is subject to the Public Health Order mandated by the state to require all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. If offered a position, providing proof of your vaccinated status (including booster), or qualifying medical or religious accommodation will be a condition of employment.